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Shane O'Sullivan's 'The Watergate Caper' uses archival clips and film snippets to revisit the scandal
The documentary weaves together archive footage and scenes from films old and new to examine Watergate.
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Guardian Culture Roundup Highlights Beabadoobee Album and '70 Up' Documentary Finale
The publication's weekly digest of top-rated reviews spotlights a new record from singer-songwriter Beabadoobee and the concluding installment of Asif Kapadia's long-running documentary series.
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John Wilson Returns with First Film, a Documentary About Concrete
The "How To with John Wilson" creator has made his debut feature film focusing on the subject of concrete and the process of documenting it.
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Al Jazeera Opinion Piece Links Backlash Over Gaza Documentary to Wider Denial of War's Toll
An opinion article published by Al Jazeera argues that criticism of a recent Gaza documentary reflects a broader unwillingness to engage with accounts of the conflict's devastation.
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New Documentary Follows Feuding Neighbours in Rewilding-Versus-Farming Debate
"Derek vs Derek" tracks two Devon farmers who share a first name but hold opposing views on how land should be used
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Documentary '50 Years of Punk' Features Surviving Members Reflecting on the Movement
A new film marks the 50th anniversary of British punk with interviews from Glen Matlock, Viv Albertine, Rat Scabies and other era figures.
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Guardian Opinion: Filmmaker describes watching documentary about Gaza targeting decisions
Palestinian journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha writes about viewing a film that documents how decisions about civilian casualties in Gaza were made.
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John Humphrys to Front Channel 4 Documentary Questioning Monarchy's Role
Former BBC presenter examines the future of the Royal Family in a new television programme, according to the BBC.
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Juliette Binoche makes directing debut with documentary on dance collaboration with Akram Khan
The actor's film explores behind-the-scenes creative process of their 2008 dance-theatre piece In-I.
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Patricio Guzmán, acclaimed Chilean documentary filmmaker, dies at 85
Director of 'The Battle of Chile' and other films exploring the Pinochet regime died Tuesday in Paris from cardiorespiratory arrest.
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Channel 4 Documentary Examines One Man's Path Into Britain's Far-Right Movement
"England 'Til I Die" follows a Sussex community and a local man's radicalisation amid rising anti-immigration tensions, according to a review in The Guardian.
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Night of the Coyotes review – Mexican town stages migrant re-enactments as tourist attraction
A new documentary follows residents of El Alberto hired to role-play in border-crossing simulations designed to deter migration while drawing tourists.
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Over 200 Israeli filmmakers sign petition supporting Gaza documentary creators
Israeli filmmakers have signed a petition defending the creators of an award-winning documentary amid criticism over the film's content.
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Israeli Army Chief Orders Legal Review Over Gaza War Documentary
The film, titled NAZA, reportedly includes testimonies from Israeli soldiers alleging crimes against civilians during the Gaza war, according to Anadolu Agency.
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Final Instalment of Landmark '7 Up' Documentary Series to Air on ITV1
Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia presents the concluding chapter of the decades-spanning British documentary, catching up with participants now in their 70s.
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Film industry rallies behind Israeli directors threatened with citizenship revocation
Oscar-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor face threats from Israel's culture minister over documentary NAZA about Gaza airstrikes.
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'70 Up' Marks the End of a 63-Year Documentary Experiment
The final instalment of the Up series, directed by Asif Kapadia, was reportedly prompted after participant Nick Hitchon revealed he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
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Benedict Cumberbatch promotes documentary on planetary healing amid record heat
The actor discusses his new film "How to Live on Earth," featuring environmental experts, as he tours during extreme temperatures that have killed thousands.
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Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
An Israeli government official has threatened legal action against filmmakers behind a documentary alleging mass civilian killings by the Israeli army in Gaza.
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Secret Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Premieres at Telluride, Draws Strong Reaction
A previously unannounced film about the Theranos founder, made with her cooperation, surprised audiences at the Telluride Film Festival, according to TechCrunch.
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Al Jazeera Documentary Examines Changing Approaches to Marriage and Dating in China
A new episode of Al Jazeera's 101 East program looks at how young people in China are blending traditional customs with new methods to find romantic partners.
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Musk's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sowing 'deliberate division' on X in new documentary
Ashley St Clair, mother of one of Musk's children, claims in Alex Gibney's film that the billionaire said he wanted offspring before a potential civil war.
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Landmark 'Up' Documentary Series Concludes With '70 Up'
After six decades of following the same group of Britons every seven years, the acclaimed television project is coming to an end, according to the BBC.
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Mr T: I Pity the Fool Review – Strong Star, Rushed Execution
A Guardian critic finds Mr. T's documentary showcases his charisma but suffers from poor production quality, including misspellings of his name.
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BAFTA-winning team documents far-right anti-immigration movement in new Channel 4 film
Documentary 'Til I Die follows a Crowborough man and protesters opposing use of army camp for asylum seekers.
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Alex Gibney's Four-Hour Musk Documentary Premieres at Venice Film Festival
A new documentary by filmmaker Alex Gibney examines Elon Musk through interviews with former colleagues, ex-partners, his father, and an AI chatbot, according to a review from The Guardian's culture desk.
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New Oasis Documentary Chronicles Band's 2025 Reunion Tour, Sidesteps Ticket Price Controversy
A two-hour concert film directed by Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern captures the Gallagher brothers' first live shows together since their 2009 split, according to The Guardian.
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BBC Review: Oasis Documentary Captures Comeback Euphoria But Skips Reunion's Harder Questions
A new documentary on Oasis' reunion is praised for emotional resonance but criticized for not fully exploring the story behind the band's comeback, according to a BBC review.
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Channel 4 Documentary to Question Tommy Robinson Over Fundraising
A new Dispatches investigation examines the finances of far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, while another program features testimony from grooming gang victims.
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New Documentary on Rock Pioneer Eddie Cochran Draws Praise for Contributors, Criticism for Structure
Director Kirsty Bell's "Don't Forget Me" marks the first feature-length biographical documentary on rock'n'roll musician Eddie Cochran, according to a review published by The Guardian.
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Documentary Reveals Hidden Marine Life Beneath the North Sea's Murky Waters
Dutch cinematographer Peter van Rodijnen spent two decades filming seals, sharks, tuna and orcas in the North Sea, culminating in a new nature documentary made with director Mark Verkerk.
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